Wimonpak is a great host; helpful and prompt in her replies. You need a host like her, especially when you're travelling solo and so far away from home. This place is very comfortable, good value for money and convenient. It's only a few minutes walk to the BTS and cheap-street food abound to your left or right as you exit the alleyway where the accommodation is located. I usually go left, stay on the main road, and frequent the convenience store in the next block because there is a few street vendors close by that you can get fresh food from like fruits, dessert, buttered toast, seafood snacks and fried chicken. After 6pm, this place will cater for those looking for dinner. There's an old-homeless lady outside the convenience store who really touched me. She looked so wretched but she doesn't beg, instead she collects recycling and sells lotto tickets for money. She also keeps the area around the shop clean because it's her home. Looking at her, I realized how lucky I was and I had the means to help her so I did. I'm a big believer in paying it forward. She didn't want to take my money and insisted on giving me her lotto tickets as a trade but I refused. I had the shivers when I gave her what she needed. If you happen to see her, don't walk by like she doesn't exist but do what you can for her. Give her what she needs and you'll feel your heart expand and good things will happen to you. That was just one of numerous good experiences I've had living here and I thought I'd share it with you. If you enjoy shopping, there's a big department store next to the BTS called Robinson where you can shop in air-conditioned comfort. Opposite the department store there's a big Pharmacy called Watson that will stock most of what you need. I manage to get an Oral-B electric-rechargeable toothbrush from there for $1300 baht when mine one tanked. I had no use for taxis or the BTS while I was there because you're within walking distance of everything you need in the area. This is not the first time I've travelled to Thailand and I've done all the touristy things so I just wanted to relax and enjoy the area I was in. I saved a lot of my budgeted spending money this way so I can spend it on more worthwhile causes. I didn't see many tourists in this area just a lot of locals which was fine by me. If you want to have a good time in Thailand then choose your attitude. Don't expect the locals to bend over backwards for you. You're in their country so abide by their rules and customs, and you'll have a good time. Remember to smile and treat others the way you'd like to be treated. Have fun!